Raakaasa success continues beyond theatres, as the film dominates Netflix’s opening weekend charts, outperforming Biker across all key metrics. What began as a theatrical victory has now translated into an impressive OTT performance.
Theatrical Backdrop: Raakaasa’s Surprise Win
Both Biker and Raakaasa were released in theatres on April 3. Despite Biker having a bigger budget, better reviews, stronger word-of-mouth, and a more notable cast, Raakaasa emerged as the box office winner. The film collected ₹19 Cr in its theatrical run and was declared a decent success, while Biker ended up as a commercial failure.
Netflix Opening Weekend: Raakaasa Takes the Lead
Both films arrived on Netflix on May 1. During the opening weekend (May 1–3), the performance gap widened even further in Raakaasa’s favor.
Raakaasa clocked 1.2 million views, trended in the Top 10 Non-English Movies category globally, and entered the Top 10 in 9 countries. Meanwhile, Biker trended in the Top 10 in only two countries and did not make it to the coveted Top 10 Non-English Films category.
Even in India, Raakaasa ranked 2nd, while Biker settled at 5th position. The OTT performance reinforces Raakaasa as the clear winner in this head-to-head clash, both in theatres and on streaming platforms.
